Join us for a powerful and eye-opening conversation on one of Dubuque’s most pressing challenges—Food Security at our next Power Hour, Wed., December 10th, 8-9 AM at Hotel Julien Dubuque. This Power Hour will feature a panel of leaders from local food services, who will share firsthand insights into how rising grocery prices, changing SNAP benefits, and increasing community needs are impacting families across our region.

Attendees will learn:

• How local food assistance organizations are responding to unprecedented demand.
• The realities of SNAP benefits and the gaps many households still face.
• How inflation and grocery costs are affecting inventory, distribution, and access.
• What this year’s food distribution numbers look like compared to previous years.
• Meaningful ways individuals and businesses can support food security efforts.

Whether you’re looking to better understand the issue, explore solutions, or get involved, this discussion will equip you with knowledge and actionable steps to help strengthen our community.

Panel includes:

• Theresa Caldwell, Executive Director, Dubuque Food Pantry
• Chris Ford, CEO, St. Stephen's a Branch of River Bend Foodbank
• Cindy Kohlman, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

Power Hour brings together business and community leaders each month from October through May for valuable networking and insightful presentations on today’s most relevant topics—helping you achieve powerful success in both business and life.